Pre-Construction Project Manager

Tippmann Group • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Based in the corporate office in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Pre-Construction Project Manager leads the early stages of design-build projects—from concept through contract and breaking ground—for temperature-controlled buildings and food processing facilities. The role bridges marketing, design, engineering, and construction, combining technical construction, engineering, and process knowledge with leadership and big-picture thinking. Travel to project sites, client facilities, and vendor locations is required as projects demand, averaging 3–5 nights per month.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction, Engineering, Management, or a similar field.
• Excellent communication, coordination, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience managing construction projects and/or experience with design-build delivery.
• Background in industrial, food processing, cold storage, or temperature-controlled facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Create contract exhibits with team support.
• Lead the team in creating the scope of work, owner scope of work, and project schedule.
• Support budgeting, tracking, and hiring outside engineers and consultants.
• Help lead and organize feasibility presentations and 30/60/90 design reviews.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Lead the engineering team and act as a liaison among subject matter experts, estimating, and project development.
• Coordinate closely with civil subject matter experts and site development.
• Prepare schedules, Visio charts, meeting minutes, agendas, task lists, and open-item lists.
• Learn and understand city permitting processes and coordination, and lead meetings with the city.
• Coordinate due diligence with local project utility companies.
• Manage and coordinate geotechnical and wetland delineation activities.
• Create preliminary RFP documents and solicit subcontractor proposals to support project estimates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based quarterly bonus program
• Vehicle plan
• Seven paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level